Camp Prepare! encourages readiness for the ‘Big One’
Emergencies happen when we least expect it. Could you live on only the contents of your disaster preparedness kit? What if you couldn’t access the necessities after a 9.0 Cascadia earthquake or other major disaster? Test your preparedness kit and your readiness by camping out in your own backyard on the night of Saturday, August 4, for Camp Prepare!
The Red Cross Camp Prepare! event is a regional coordinated camping experience the whole family can participate in – at a campground or in your own back yard. It’s a chance to prepare your emergency kit and take it on a trial run before the ‘Big One.’
Prepare for Camp Prepare!
Common items used for camping such as water, canned food, flashlights, extra batteries and first aid supplies are just a few of the items that should be in a disaster preparedness kit. The Red Cross recommends at least a three-day supply of food and water in case of a disaster. Larger disasters, like a Cascadia earthquake, may require supplies for several weeks.
Need a kit list? The Red Cross has you covered. Visit redcross.org/PrepareGuide for a full supply list.
How to participate:
1. Camp out and take a photo to document your preparedness. Show your campsite, campers and supplies.
2. Share your Camp Prepare! experience. Tell us if you needed additional supplies or share if you were completely ready. Take a photo/selfie and tag us:
Facebook: RedCrossCascades
Instagram: @RedCrossCascades
Twitter: @RedCrossCasc
3. Win prizes! Ten winners will be chosen based on their level of preparedness and the quality of their photo. Prize packs will contain items from Leatherman, Mountain House and the Red Cross.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Cascades.
